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This course focuses on essential PostgreSQL maintenance and optimization techniques, with particular emphasis on Amazon Aurora and RDS PostgreSQL implementations. You'll learn how to identify and manage database bloat, understand vacuum operations, and optimize autovacuum processes. The course covers adaptive autovacuum, troubleshooting strategies, and the critical concept of transaction ID wraparound. You'll explore vacuum best practices, including when to use VACUUM FULL, and understand the Oversized-Attribute Storage Technique (TOAST). The course concludes with coverage of index management strategies. This practical knowledge will help you maintain optimal database performance and efficiency in your PostgreSQL environments.
